FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011 is a FIA Assistant Director recruitment paper from 2011. This page lists the 97 questions transcribed from it, each with the answer key highlighted and an explanation reviewed by a validator before publishing.
Attempt the paper in order to get a feel for how the examiner mixed subjects, then use the post page to compare it with other years of the same post. Where the answer key was disputed, the explanation says so.
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Islamic History
Who was the first Umayyad Caliph?
Correct answer: B
The first Umayyad Caliph was Ameer Muawiya (Muawiya I), who established the Umayyad Caliphate after the end of the Rashidun Caliphate. The other options are incorrect as Al-Mughira was not a caliph, and Yazid was a later Umayyad caliph.
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Planets and Moons
Which planet in the Solar System has the maximum number of moons?
Correct answer: B
Saturn currently holds the record for the planet with the maximum number of moons, surpassing Jupiter. Recent discoveries have increased Saturn's known moons to over 80, making option B correct.
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Electricity
The electric current can produce:
Correct answer: D
Electric current can produce chemical effects (electrolysis), magnetic effects (electromagnetism), and heating effects (Joule heating). Therefore, all the listed effects are produced by electric current.
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Astronomy
An eclipse of the sun occurs when:
Correct answer: C
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light either partially or completely. This aligns with option C, which correctly describes the Moon's position during a solar eclipse.
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Islamic Architecture
The Jamia Mosque of Damascus was built by:
Correct answer: B
The Jamia Mosque of Damascus, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, was built by Caliph Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik (Waleed bin Abdul Malik) during the Umayyad dynasty. This is a well-established historical fact in Islamic history.
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Physical Properties of Water
The density of water is greatest at:
Correct answer: C
Water reaches its maximum density at approximately 4°C due to the molecular arrangement of water molecules at this temperature, making option C correct.
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British Colonial History
When was the monopoly of the East India Company in trade brought under the control of the British Crown?
Correct answer: A
The monopoly of the East India Company in trade was effectively brought under the control of the British Crown with the Regulating Act of 1773, which was the first step in government oversight of the Company’s affairs in India.
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Synonyms/Antonyms
The synonym of pusillanimity is:
Correct answer: B
Pusillanimity means showing a lack of courage or determination; timidity. Therefore, the synonym is 'Timidity' (option B), not 'Magnanimity' which means generosity or nobility of spirit.
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Atmospheric Layers
The ozone layer is present about 30 miles (50 km) above the Earth's surface in the atmosphere. The stratum (layer) of the atmosphere in which the ozone layer lies is called:
Correct answer: D
The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, which lies approximately 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This layer absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation, protecting living organisms.
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Islamic History
Who raised the flag in Ghazwa for the first time?
Correct answer: C
Hazrat Ali (RA) is historically recognized as the first person to raise the flag in Ghazwa (battles) during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This is a well-documented fact in Islamic history, distinguishing him from others mentioned.
